Scandinavian Modern Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Set of Eight Arne Jacobsen Series Seven Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
Located in Dronten, NL
Matching set of 6 arm chairs model 3207 and 2 side chairs model 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1973. Cream colored lacquer with some wear as o...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Kaare Klint Red Chairs Niger leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design.
An extraordinary set of six Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profiled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 ISAK Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard IKEA, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
4 ISAK folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980s. Made in Italy, Swedish design. Chromed metal structure and purple plexiglass seat. Very good original condition with some ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture in the 1960s, sho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Beige Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
These Danish dining chairs display a convincing aesthetic typical of the 1960s Danish furniture style, reminiscent of the work of ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Pair of early PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, 1970s
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 22 easy chairs in natural dark brown leather with matte chromed steel frame.
E. Kold Christensen stamp in the frame underneath the seat.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
A pair of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by their distinctive straw seats. Notabl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Easy Chair in Honey Yellow Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, leatherette, walnut, Denmark 1960s.
An exquisitely designed easy chair in honey yellow leatherette by esteemed Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, thi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, chair model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial chair was designed by the Swedish designer Frederik Sieck ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
20th Century Swedish Plywood Back Chair
Located in London, England
Unusual Swedish mid-century chair with a shaped plywood back. Newly upholstered with solid beech legs.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen, pair of chairs model 3200, skai, black lacquered wood, metal, Denmark, design 1962
This industrial pair of chairs was designed by the Swedish design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Bouclé Verner Panton C1 Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchair reupholstered in beautiful high end linen/wool boucle in off white natural tones.
We have another set of 8 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eight Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs in Elephant Hide Grey Naugahyde
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Blue Painted Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian blue painted chair. Vintage blue painted wood side chair with shaped back perfect in the bath. Sweden, first quarter 20th century.
Di...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
(6) Oak Windsor-Style Dining Side Chairs In The Manner of Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lend a touch of Danish modern elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of six Windsor style side chairs. Crafted from warm oak in the manner of Frits Henningsen, these c...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1950s Danish Modern Channeled Club Chairs by Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of mid-century Danish modern club channel back club chairs, with signed plaques by Thomsen & Duus for prolific furniture manufacturer Møbler. The chairs were built with b...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model 430, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Wonderful set of dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. The basic and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Dining Chairs in Teak Plywood and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba. The design features a striking combination of materials an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Chair Set for Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four made for Hirtshals Savvaerk by Rainer Daumiller. Daumiller aimed to design a chair that could endure both children's play and adult gatherings, while also embodying a str...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs CH 31
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Will Split Set. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Linard Dining Chair
By Thai Hua
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Linard and Gerard is a furniture collection designed by Thai Hua, a designer of Vietnamese origin who was trained in Switzerland. This collection, comprised of chairs, benches, and ...
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood frame made of oak bentwood in teak veneer with the high-quality original cover made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Handcrafted Tetris Chair - by The Future is Flat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Tetris Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity. Inspired in shape and form by the joy that accompanies playing with building blocks, this chair brings a childlike nostalgia to your workspace. The half moon opening at the top of the chair back allows it to fit like a glove when pushed into the Pillar Desk...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of 8Betty Chairs Tk3-Black Leather/Black Lacquered Ash by T&K for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted with an upholstered seat, its simple design promises outstanding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade”
Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Four Chrome & Leather "Polar" Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four chrome and leather "Polar" chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo Finn, circa 1960s. This very rare set has been professionally re-chromed and re-upholstered in black leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Maarten Baas Signed Limited Edition Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition made in 2009 of the iconic Arne Jacobsen series 7 chair.
To pay tribute to this design, Fritz Hansen choose 7 designers from the young generation to pick out their fa...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pair of chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian chairs in solid pine by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk. 70s. Price for the pair.
Width 45 cm. Depth 45 cm. Height 83 cm. Seat Height 44 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, leather, metal, Denmark, 1950s
Imbued with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
These characteristic chairs are made in solid oak, with seating and back from thick cognac lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain’s Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This captain’s chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The curved back and tapered legs of this elegant chair show off the beautiful patina of the teak....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Jute, Teak
Série de chaises scandinaves vintage en teck Scantic Mobelvaerk 1960
Located in NANTES, FR
Série de 4 chaises danoises en teck édités par Scanti Mobelvaerk, distribuées par Roche Bobois dans les années 60
en bon état, seuls à noter quelques signes du temps
dimensions : h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Unique Modernistic Finnish Design Armchair in Red Stained Birch, 1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is most definitely an unusual design for a Finnish armchair. It is the only piece we have seen, and even though we did extensive research to identify the designer, we couldn´t. ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s.
This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in great condition and very light use.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Set of Eight Oregon Pine Ladder Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Great matching set of 8 Swedish dining chairs in Oregon Pine with twisted seagrass seats in beautiful vintage condition.
Mid-century mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Six Karl Erik Ekselius JOC Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC.
Elegantly carved teak frames with the original light brown fabric.
The original foam was completely deterio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier
for Sibast , Made in Denmark...Retains original finish to wood frame, reupholstered in a white wool boucle.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Hunting Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, hunting chair, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristia...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chair with armrests by Bengt Ruda for NK
Located in Brescia, IT
Chair with arms designed by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1950s.
The seat has been lined and reupholstered with dirt-resistant 'aquaclean' fabric.
Good condition. It may...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chair designed by LENA LARSSON model "GRANDESSA"
By Lena Larsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden chair with original vintage arms model 'Grandessa' designed by designer Lena Larsson in the 1950s.
The frame is painted white and has the original ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede, Denmark, 1958.
The ‘Louisiana’ chair was initially created for the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, by the Danish architects Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert. Inside the modern building complex the chairs were supposed to serve as functional chairs for events. Therefore, Bo and Wohlert had a comfortable chair in mind that is easily stackable. The round seat with off-white suede upholstery and a curved backrest provide comfort.
Jørgen Bo (1919-1999) first studied at the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts until 1941 and in 1960 was appointed as a professor. Together with Vilhelm Wohlert, Jørgen Bo designed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Located in Turku, FI
Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The chair was designed for the Domus Academica student housing complex, located in Hels...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Model: Razorblade
Made by Another Classic...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Chair Model 2207 in Natural Patinated Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning Børge Mogensen Style designed lounge chairs made in a supple natural vegetable tanned beige leather. Almost identical to Borge Mogensen's model 2321. One of the most elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass nails.
Executed by Rud Rasmussen, circa 1936, in amazing all original condition.
Underside with partial manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), a Danish architect and designer, was a pioneering figure in the realm of modern Danish furniture design. Renowned as the father of Danish modernism, Klint played a pivotal role in shaping the functional and aesthetic principles that defined Scandinavian design in the early 20th century. His approach focused on craftsmanship, functionality, and a deep appreciation for traditional forms.
As a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he influenced generations of designers.
Klint's carefully researched furniture designs are based on functionality, proportions adapted to the human body, craftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials. Notable examples of his work include the Propeller Stool (1927), the Safari Chair and the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Danish Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood and Dark Grey Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s.
Modest and elegant set of twelve dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backrest. The dark grey l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947.
This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These Scandinavian teak dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. This set has an elegant teak ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Norr11, and Arne Jacobsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $83,516 while the average work can sell for $3,192.
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